Alor
Haerfest
Alor is the progressive Neofolk/Dark Metal solo-project of Mikael Black (Lyset). It was founded in early 2013 and the first album 'Haerfest' was recorded during the summer of that year. The concept of Alor is based on pantheist and pagan believes. The lyrics are mainly about the divinity of nature and its beauty, as well as pagan legends and the belief that mankind is doomed. The musical style mixes several genres, including neo-folk, dark metal and post rock, to create atmospheric, dark, beautiful and soothing songs... music to relax and dream. The main influences are Agalloch, Ulver, Opeth, Nest, Havnatt, Katatonia, and Porcupine Tree. Other acts that come to mind when listening to Alor are Empyrium or Of The Wand And The Moon. The CD comes in digisleeve (edition of 900) with illustrations from Theodor Kittelsen, as well as lyrics.